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Aug 10, 2011
08/11
by
Ian Woolf
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Professor Bruce Milthorpe is the Dean of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. Ian Woolf spoke to him about his research into tissue engineering spare body parts using your own stem cells., and using coral-like materials to re-build bones.
Topics: science, scep, SCEP, UTS, bioengineering, medicine
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Aug 8, 2011
08/11
by
Ian Woolf
movies
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Professor Michael Cortie of the School of Physics and Advanced Materials in the Faculty of Science, at the University of Technology, Sydney spoke to Shannon Jones about the uses of gold nano-particles.
Topics: science, UTS, SCEP, scep, nanotechnology, gold, medicine
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Jan 30, 2009
01/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 29
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Associate Professor Les Kirkup introduces the Science Communication Education Project at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Topic: SCEP
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Aug 8, 2011
08/11
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Ian Woolf
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Honours Student Marianne Menictas spoke to Shannon Jones about her research into saving the most lives for the least cost with Tsunami warning systems.
Topics: scep, science, uts, SCEP, tsunami, mathematics, maths, modelling
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Dec 24, 2008
12/08
by
Shannon Jones
movies
eye 2,579
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PhD student Phobe Peters at the Institute for the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases explores the role of proteins in the surprisingly complex mechanism of bacterial cell division.
Topics: scep, bacteria, cell, reproduction
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Oct 30, 2008
10/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 270
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Biology PhD student Phoebe Peters talks with Ian Woolf about bacterial cell reproduction.
Topics: science, SCEP, cell, reproduction
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Mar 26, 2010
03/10
by
Ian Woolf
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eye 1,166
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Associate Professor Les Kirkup introduces the Science Communication Education Project at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Topics: scep, science, communication, education
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Sep 22, 2008
09/08
by
diffusion science radio
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"Blood and Volcanoes" Blood Transfusions by Victoria Bond Graziella Caprarelli interviewed about Space Volcanoes by Ian Woolf Week in Review by Ian Woolf, Patrick Rubie and Sam Conyngham Presented by Patrick Rubie Panelled and produced by Patrick Rubie
Topics: science, SCEP, scep, blood, transfusion, volcano, space, catholic, Cuba, gaming
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Jul 18, 2010
07/10
by
Shannon Jones
movies
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What is the process of making a decision? Dr Steve Bush is a lecturer in the department of mathematical sciences and researcher at the Centre for the study of choice. He chooses to explain the science of choice to Shannon Jones. What is the study of choice? Dr Steven Bush studied a bachelors in mathematics and finance, then a bachelor of science honours degree statistics major, then after some time in industry, he completed a PhD in Mathematics. He now works at the Centre for the study of...
Topics: science, UTS, scep, SCEP, choice, psychology, statistics, mathematics, maths, finance
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Sep 26, 2008
09/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 60
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Michael Ford, Head of Physics at UTS talks about designing the properties of matter by controlling the size and shape of nanoparticles and the movement of electrons in matter.
Topics: Michael Ford, SCEP, physics, microscope, nanotechnology
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Nov 18, 2008
11/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 109
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Biologist Andrea Leigh speaks to Ian Woolf about her research into how the environment affects the leaves which we depend on for our air, food and so much more.
Topics: SCEP, claimate, leaves, plants, botany, biology
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Sep 12, 2008
09/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 81
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Ben Herbert Director of the Proteomics Technology Centre of Expertise at UTS talks to Ian Woolf about what Proteomics is, and how its being used for a whole range of different research
Topics: science, scep, proteome, proteomics, protein, Ben Herbert
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Oct 29, 2008
10/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 228
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Greg Skilbeck is Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Science and lecturer in the school fo Environmental Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is looking at climate change from a geologist's perspective by looking at the sediments from the sea floor.
Topics: scep, science, climate, geology, sea
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Aug 8, 2011
08/11
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Ian Woolf
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Professor Graham Nicholson from the Department of Molecular and Medical Biosciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney spoke with Shannon Jones about finding ways to put toxins from poisonous animals to work saving lives.
Topics: scep, science, uts, spider, toxin
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Dec 17, 2009
12/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 293
favorite 0
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Dr Angus Gentle, working in the Physics and Advanced Materials department at the University of Technology Sydney, is a post-doc student doing a ARC Discovery project. Angus is designing a smart system to cool things down using the cold of space and the power of the sun. Angus Gentle completed a double degree of Electrical engineering and Physics at UTS, before going on to Physics Honours and finally a PhD in the Department of Physics and Advanced Materials at UTS, and is now designing systems...
Topics: scep, science, radiative, cooling, space, nanotechnology, green
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Aug 8, 2011
08/11
by
Ian Woolf
movies
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Kate Grimwood is a PhD student researching the chemical forensics of fire in the Science faculty at the University of Technology, Sydney. She spoke to Shannon Jones about her research into flashover and toxic fumes
Topics: science, UTS, SCEP, fire, forensics
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Nov 26, 2008
11/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 165
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Associate Professor Matthew Phillips is Director of the Microstructural Analysis Unit at the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. He spoke to Ian Woolf about his research on nano-wires and how LEDs can save 10% of the world's energy bill.
Topics: science, SCEP, scep, electron microscope, nano-wires, LED, low power, green, energy, lighting, light
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Jul 18, 2010
07/10
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 159
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What is the process of making a decision? Dr Steve Bush is a lecturer in the department of mathematical sciences and researcher at the Centre for the study of choice. He chooses to explain the science of choice to Ian Woolf. What is the study of choice? Dr Steven Bush studied a bachelors in mathematics and finance, then a bachelor of science honours degree statistics major, then after some time in industry, he completed a PhD in Mathematics. He now works at the Centre for the study of choice at...
Topics: science, SCEP, choice, psychology, neurology, marketing
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Feb 10, 2011
02/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 5,788
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Kate Grimwood is a PhD student researching the chemical forensics of fire in the Science faculty at the University of Technology, Sydney. She spoke to Ian Woolf about her research into flashover and toxic fumes.
Topics: science, scep, fire, forensics, flashover, fumes
Source: http://www.hereswhy.tk
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Mar 26, 2010
03/10
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 114
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Associate Professor Les Kirkup introduces the Science Communication Education Project at the University of Technology, Sydney. I was the Project Officer for the first six months of the project, and I'm still contracted to work on the project when needed.
Topics: science, SCEP, education, communication, research, curriculum
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Aug 28, 2008
08/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 154
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Graziella Caprarelli talks to Ian Woolf about volcanic activity in the solar system and life on Mars.
Topics: science, SCEP, UTS, space, mars, volcanic
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Dec 19, 2010
12/10
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Ian Woolf
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Ian Woolf interviews Marianne Menictas about her Tsunami warning research. Marianne Menictas has been creating a mathematical model that shows how to save the lives of the most people possible from a Tsunami disaster for the least amount of money. Marianne is a final year student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Technology, Sydney Mathematical models can save lives! Marianne Menictas has just finished her degree in Mathematics and Statistics. She's 20 years...
Topics: science, scep, tsunami, mathematics, statistics, mediterranean, uts
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Nov 7, 2008
11/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 376
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Professor John Dalton Director of the Institute for the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases at the University of Technology. He spoke with Ian Woolf about his research into the way parasites manipulate their host's immune system.
Topics: science, SCEP, biotechnology, parasite, worm, microscope, IBID
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Jan 17, 2009
01/09
by
Shannon Jones
movies
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Greg Skilbeck is Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Science and lecturer in the school fo Environmental Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney. He shows Shannon Jones climate change from a geologist's perspective by looking at the sediments from the sea floor.
Topics: SCEP, climate, warming, environment, geology, sediment, sea, ocean
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Jan 19, 2009
01/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 160
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Michael Ford, Head of Physics at UTS talks about designing the properties of matter by controlling the size and shape of nanoparticles and the movement of electrons in matter.
Topics: Michael Ford, SCEP, physics, microscope, nanotechnology, optics, electrons
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Mar 17, 2010
03/10
by
Shannon Jones
movies
eye 2,230
favorite 0
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Dr Angus Gentle, working in the Physics and Advanced Materials department at the University of Technology Sydney, is a post-doc student doing a ARC Discovery project. Angus is designing a smart system to cool things down using the cold of space and the power of the sun. Angus Gentle completed a double degree of Electrical engineering and Physics at UTS, before going on to Physics Honours and finally a PhD in the Department of Physics and Advanced Materials at UTS, and is now designing systems...
Topics: science, UTS, SCEP, cooling, radiative, air conditioning, nanotechnology, paint, space, sun
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Jan 17, 2009
01/09
by
Shannon Jones
movies
eye 3,374
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Biologist Andrea Leigh speaks to Shannon Jones about her research into how leaves deal with heat.
Topics: SCEP, heat, temperature, botany, horticulture, agriculture, biology, leaf, leaves
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Apr 6, 2011
04/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 1,833
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Dr Sara Lal and PhD student Diarmuid Kavanagh spoke to Ian Woolf about their research into detecting fatigue in drivers and intervening before it causes accidents.
Topics: science, scep, fatigue, biology, biomedical, ekg, sensor, driver, HW
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Jan 17, 2009
01/09
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Shannon Jones
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Associate Professor Matthew Phillips is Director of the Microstructural Analysis Unit at the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. He spoke to Shannon Jones about his research on nano-wires and how LEDs can save 10% of the world's energy bill
Topics: SCEP, science, electron, microscope, nano, nanowire, LED, lighting, energy, power
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May 26, 2009
05/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 531
favorite 0
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Associate Professor Graham Nicholson from the Department of Molecular and Medical Biosciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney spoke with Ian Woolf about finding ways to put toxins from poisonous animals to work saving lives.
Topics: science, SCEP, toxin, pesticide, snake, spider, mosquito, agriculture, environment
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Dec 18, 2009
12/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 43
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What is the process of making a decision? Dr Stephen Bush is a lecturer in the department of mathematical sciences and researcher at the Centre for the study of choice. He chose to explain the science of choice to Ian Woolf. What is the study of choice? Dr Stephen Bush studied a bachelors in mathematics and finance, then a bachelor of science honours degree statistics major, then after some time in industry, he completed a PhD in Mathematics. He now works at the Centre for the study of choice...
Topics: scep, choice, science, mathematics, maths, math, statistics, decision, game, psychology
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Dec 18, 2009
12/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 237
favorite 0
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Dr Alison Beavis in the Department of Chemistry and Forensic science and the Centre for Forensic Science, at the University of Technology, Sydney talks to Ian Woolf about her research in taking the forensics lab to the field, with a mobile Crime Scene Investigations instrument. Dr Alison Beavis studied Applied Chemistry with a major in Forensic science at the University of Technology, Sydney, and she went on to enroll in a PhD project to reduce diagnosis errors in Melanoma using Analytical...
Topics: scep, science, forensic, analytical, chemistry, melanoma, cancer, crime, illicit, drug, laboratory,...
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Mar 16, 2010
03/10
by
Shannon Jones
movies
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Alison Beavis in the Department of Chemistry and Forensic science and the Centre for Forensic Science, at the University of Technology, Sydney talks to Shannon Jones about her research in taking the forensics lab to the field, with a mobile Crime Scene Investigations instrument. Alison Beavis studied Applied Chemistry with a major in Forensic science at the University of Technology, Sydney, and she went on to enrol in a PhD project to reduce diagnosis errors in Melanoma using Analytical...
Topics: science, SCEP, UTS, CSI, crime, forensic, instrument, chemistry, melanoma, field, research,...
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Feb 5, 2009
02/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 250
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Professor Michael Cortie talks to Ian Woolf about his research using lasers to zap gold nano-particles to kill cancer cells and parasites.
Topics: science, medicine, nanotechnology, parasite, toxoplasmosis gondii, gold, nanoparticles, cat,...
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Aug 30, 2011
08/11
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Ian Woolf
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eye 1,091
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Meadows under the sea feed the world and clean the air. Marine Ecologist Dr Peter Macreadie is a Chancellor's post-doctoral research fellow in the School of the Environment in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. Dr Macreadie has been nominated for the 2011 Eureka Prize awarded each year by the Australian Museum, for his research into seagrass. Ian Woolf asked him to explain the role of seagrasses in marine ecology, and their role in preventing global warming.
Topics: Here's Why, scep, science, global warming, climate, marine, biology, ecology, eureka, seagrass
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Jul 23, 2011
07/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 174
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Associate Professor Les Kirkup from the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney spoke to Ian Woolf about his being awarded the National Teaching Fellowship from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council. Ian Woolf began by asking him to explain what the National Teaching Fellowship is about. http://www.altc.edu.au/altc-national-teaching-fellow-les-kirkup
Topics: science, here's why, hereswhy, hw, Les Kirkup, SCEP, ALTC, fellowship, education, teaching, pedagogy
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Feb 13, 2011
02/11
by
The Diffusion Team
audio
eye 1,675
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Fire and Transhumanism Invisibility - all done with mirrors by Ian Woolf, Kate Grimwood talks with Ian Woolf about her science of Fire Investigation PhD, An introduction to Transhumanism by Ian Woolf, Presented and produced by Ian Woolf
Topics: science, diffusion, invisibility, optics, physics, fire, forensics, PhD, UTS, scep, transhumanism,...
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Dec 18, 2009
12/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 599
favorite 0
comment 0
What is the process of making a decision? Dr Steve Bush is a lecturer in the department of mathematical sciences and researcher at the Centre for the study of choice. He chooses to explain the science of choice to Ian Woolf. What is the study of choice? Dr Steven Bush studied a bachelors in mathematics and finance, then a bachelor of science honours degree statistics major, then after some time in industry, he completed a PhD in Mathematics. He now works at the Centre for the study of choice at...
Topics: scep, science, mathematics, maths, math, psychology, choice, decision, game theory, persuasion,...
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Mar 17, 2010
03/10
by
Shannon Jones
movies
eye 1,354
favorite 0
comment 0
Are oceans of acid giving our tropical reefs osteoporosis? Dr Ross Hill is a Chancellor's post doctoral research fellow and lecturer in the UTS Function plant biology and climate change cluster, he explained to Shannon Jones his research on the effects of climate change on calcium-using sea life such as coral reefs. Dr Ross Hill is working to collect enough data to accurately predict the impact on coral reefs and other calcifying organisms of climate change. To become a researcher in the UTS...
Topics: science, UTS, SCEP, reef, climate, warming, coral, environment, ocean, marine, sea, plant, biology,...
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Dec 17, 2009
12/09
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 190
favorite 0
comment 0
Are oceans of acid giving our tropical reefs osteoporosis? Dr Ross Hill is a Chancellor's post doctoral research fellow and lecturer in the UTS Function plant biology and climate change cluster, he explained to Ian Woolf his research on the effects of climate change on calcium-using sea life such as coral reefs. Dr Ross Hill is working to collect enough data to accurately predict the impact on coral reefs and other calcifying oraganisms of climate change. To become a researcher in the UTS...
Topics: scep, coral, reef, calcifying, acid, acidification, ocean, marine, sea, carbon dioxide, warming,...
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Mar 15, 2011
03/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 4,412
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Professor Geoff Smith talks to Ian Woolf about nanophotonics applied to cooling, smart clothing, smart windows, and energy flows in the environment.
Topics: scep, science, nanotechnology, photonics, nanophotonics, smart, smart windows, global warming,...
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Dec 20, 2011
12/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 1,334
favorite 0
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Imagine designing molecules on paper and then making them in the lab. Dr Andrew McDonagh of the School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences and the Institute of Nanoscale Technologies at the University of Technology, Sydney. He's been working on dye sensitised solar cells. Ian Woolf asked him what he's been synthesizing.
Topics: science, SCEP, molecular, synthesis, chemistry, solar dye, solar power, energy, power, renewable,...
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Dec 20, 2011
12/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 182
favorite 0
comment 0
Imagine designing molecules on paper and then making them in the lab. Dr Andrew McDonagh of the School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences and the Institute of Nanoscale Technologies at the University of Technology, Sydney. He's been working on dye sensitised solar cells. Ian Woolf asked him what he's been synthesizing.
Topics: science, SCEP, molecular, synthesis, chemistry, solar dye, solar power, energy, power, renewable,...
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457
Aug 29, 2008
08/08
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 457
favorite 0
comment 0
Peter Ralph talks to Ian Woolf about climate change, eddy covariance and global warming modelling, micro-meteorology, coral bleaching, sea grasses that detect pollution and the ecology of the Antarctic.
Topics: science, SCEP, UTS, global warming, climate change, eddy covariance, modelling meterology, coral,...
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Aug 30, 2011
08/11
by
Ian Woolf
audio
eye 41
favorite 0
comment 0
Meadows under the sea feed the world and clean the air. Marine Ecologist Dr Peter Macreadie is a Chancellor's post-doctoral research fellow in the School of the Environment in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. Dr Macreadie has been nominated for the 2011 Eureka Prize awarded each year by the Australian Museum, for his research into the role of seagrass. Ian Woolf asked him to explain the role of seagrasses in marine ecology, and their role in preventing global...
Topics: SCEP, Macreadie, UTS, Science, Marine, seagrass, seagrasses, sea, ocean, global warming, climate,...
